This iconic Emmerdale star reveals fans found it hard to separate fact from fiction
Emmerdalelegend Claire King has opened up about the abuse she dealt with as a result of her playing Dales baddie Kim Tate, revealing that she has even been attacked in the street.
Claire's character Kim, who first joined the soap in 1989, has been at focus of many storylines over the years, including failed marriages as a result of steamy affairs and even faking her own death.
In a candid chat with This Morning, the 57-year-old, who recently returned to the ITV soap after twenty years away (and a stint in prison), revealed the true extent of the abuse she has had over the years.
"People used to hit me over the head with umbrellas in the old days because they couldn't believe how vile she was," she revealed.
"Now it seems to be less physical and more behind the keyboard but I don't pay attention to it."
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With Kim continuing to put pressure on Graham, he heads to the police station to report a sighting of Joe.
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Despite her best efforts, Cain has repeatedly spurned Kim's advances. But now Moira thinks it might be better if he accepts, or risk them losing the farm.
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Meanwhile, as news of Joe gets around the village, Moira is left with questions about how Cain managed to clear his name.
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At The Woolpack, Dan loses his temper when a friend of Liam flirts with Kerry and he sees it's reciprocated.
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After a few too many wines, a hungover Kerry misses an important engagement with Amy. Later on she confides in Amy that she's fallen out of love with Dan and doesn't want to be with him anymore
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But Dan is on a whole different page, and when Bob tells him he needs to find a way to win Kerry back, Dan is thinking of grand gestures.
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Not knowing how Kerry feels, Dan has bought an engagement ring and gets down on one knee in the Woolpack infront of everyone. What will Kerry say?
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Paddy and Chas are nervous about their scan, and Paddy decides that as they prepare for a second baby, he wants to build a memorial garden for Grace.
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Returning home after a successful scan and a healthy baby, Paddy promises Chas that she will have a healthy pregnancy with no stress.
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But the words are barely out of his mouth before they're startled by an almighty CRASH from round the back of the house.
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Racing outside, they're surprised to see that Bear Wolf has crashed his motorbike into Gracie's memorial garden. What's he doing back?
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Elsewhere, Maya and Jacob are enjoying some time alone together, with David out of the way.
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But they're interrupted when David arrives home unexpectedly and spring apart. Does David suspect anything?
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Fed up of being on her own and Arthur's bad mood, Laurel attends a speed dating evening in the hope of meeting someone new.
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Meanwhile, Nicola gives a presentation in her campaign to run for the council...
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... but she's shocked and disappointed to find that her competitor in the running is her mother, Hilary.
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Dawn can't hide her jealousy at the growing chemistry between Aiesha and Ryan as they both take jobs at the factory.
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Dawn is left spooked when she's attacked by a hooded figure.
Blimey.
However, it looks like Claire believes Kim may have mellowed in recent years, admitting that she even has a soft spot for her - despite going on to admit that she is a "hurricane".
"I do actually like her, I think there's a bit of a softer side to her."
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Claire also teased what's in store for Kim on her return to the Dales, and the Dingles better watch out.
"Home farm is available, she's been keeping Graham and Joe on there, but obviously Joe went a little awry and off piste.
"She's got it in for Cain but Cain's got it in for her, so of course she's going to reciprocate that.
"She's going to get revenge, the Dingle's had better watch out."
Uh oh.